Cities and Communities

Cities and Communities

Nearly half the population currently lives in an urban environment, thus fostering new issues for cities and communities as well as numerous opportunities for the private sector. Housing, ecology, pollution, air and water quality are among the many challenges that make the implementation of innovative solutions essential.

Join the network of cities and communities that are taking part in World Efficiency Solutions to highlight your projects, showcase your products and services and find new partners.

Founded through the framework of the Paris Agreement at COP21 in 2015, C40’s Reinventing Cities initiative is a pledge for the international community to drive carbon neutral and resilient urban regeneration.

Launched on November 16th, Reinventing Cities has already 15 participating cities and more than 40 underutilized spaces to redevelop.

C40 and these cities invite architects, urban planners, designers, developers, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, start-upers, neighbourhood collectives, innovators and artists to collaborate and compete for the opportunity to transform these sites into new beacons of sustainability and resiliency.

The Regional Autonomous Corporation of Cundinamarca is working towards the consolidation of a viable, prosperous, inclusive, equitable and sustainable regional model through a responsible environmental culture.
Find out more about CAR [+]

The mayors of Chile will participate in WE2017 to present the EPR policy, which has recently come into force in the country.

The goal of this legislation? To coerce corporations to take charge of the reclaiming and recycling of their products when they have reached the end of their life cycle.More information on the EPR Policy [+]

The call for innovative projects, launched by STIF and the Société du Grand Paris, has found its 6 winners! These projects advocate the logic of intermodality - an integrated approach to transport systems -, develop alternative means of transportation in close proximity to railway stations, and acknowledge the needs of Paris region habitants with regards to urban mobility.More information on La Société du Grand Paris [+]

To cope with the ever-growing economic, social and environmental challenges, new local initiatives are emerging and multiplying in Luxembourg. These initiatives illustrate promising sustainable solutions adapted specifically for the Grand Duchy.For more information on the 3rd industrial revolution [+]

ICLEI's GCC Program supports local communities that are on the front lines addressing the challenges and opportunities of urban growth, exploring their green economy and green infrastructure, and pursuing a low-emission development trajectory.
Find out more about ICLEI and the GCC[+]